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Divide the hair into three sections and start curling using a 25mm iron, wrapping strands away from the face and toward the back of the head.
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Curl the front sections in alternating directions, always curling the face-framing pieces away from the face.
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Carve out a triangle section behind the ear and backcomb. Then, scrunch this section (like an accordion) into the nape of the head to create your base. Spray with Strong Hold amika Hairspray.
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Run your fingers through the rest of the curls to break them up and spray with amika Undone Texture Spray.
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Separate the remaining hair into three large sections, gently backcomb the underside of each section and spray with amika Strong Hold Hairspray.
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Starting with the section on the least dominant side, bring hair toward the base, collapsing it like an accordion and pinning it to the base with long hair pins.
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Repeat Step 6 with the middle section.
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Repeat Step 6 with the front section, leaving out any face-framing pieces. Finish the look with amika Strong Hold Hairspray.
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Add spring flowers for a finishing touch.
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Finished Look
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